Mines previously disrupted are expected to recover and restart operations in October, boosting domestic zinc concentrate supply. The increase in feedstock availability could ease upward price pressure. This development points to a potential loosening of the zinc market.
LME zinc declined overnight as part of a broad pullback in base metals, with the domestic market closed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The overseas price drop reflects softer sentiment across the metals complex heading into the holiday period.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallium | China | FOB | USD 42,900.00/MT | August 2026 |
| Gallium | India | CIF | USD 42,990.79/MT | August 2026 |
| Gallium | USA | CIF | USD 43,012.88/MT | August 2026 |
| Gallium | Germany | CIF | USD 43,013.59/MT | August 2026 |
| Gallium | Australia | CIF | USD 42,994.67/MT | August 2026 |
| Gallium | China | FOB | USD 40,008.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Gallium | India | CIF | USD 40,018.68/MT | July 2026 |
| Gallium | USA | CIF | USD 40,026.75/MT | July 2026 |
| Gallium | Germany | CIF | USD 40,021.40/MT | July 2026 |
| Gallium | Australia | CIF | USD 40,017.85/MT | July 2026 |
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In China, the average Gallium price was ~USD 399920/MT (FOB) in June. Similarly, India recorded an average price of ~USD 400008/MT (CIF) during June. Asian gallium markets weakened during early April as rising producer inventories outweighed reduced operating rates, leaving sufficient domestic material available. Conditions strengthened from late April into May as suppliers raised offers and downstream users rebuilt some inventories, although purchasing remained largely requirement-based. Export controls continued to restrict material flows and maintained a substantial difference between domestic availability and tighter overseas supply, particularly for high-purity grades. Chinese exports recovered sharply in May, including 6,000 kg shipped to Japan after several months of interrupted trade, providing some relief to regional buyers. Demand from NdFeB magnet manufacturers also remained supportive, with gallium consumption increasing 15.16% year on year in April, reflecting continued requirements from high-performance magnet applications. However, stronger domestic inventories and cautious downstream procurement reduced upward momentum during June, leading the market to soften before stabilizing late in the month.
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According to Procurement Resource, Gallium prices are expected to remain broadly stable to firm, with export controls and strategic demand providing support while comfortable Chinese inventories limit stronger gains.
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Gallium prices in Q1 2026 remained firm globally due to highly concentrated upstream supply and sustained downstream demand from semiconductor and optoelectronic sectors. Total world primary production in 2025 was estimated at approximately 900,000 kg, with China accounting for around 900,000 kg and maintaining near-total dominance of global primary supply. Japan and Russia contributed minor volumes of approximately 3,000 kg and 6,000 kg, respectively. Global production capacity was estimated at roughly 1.7 million kg, indicating substantial unused capacity relative to actual output. The United States remained fully import-dependent, with refined gallium imports increasing in 2025 to support semiconductor and advanced electronics applications. Demand from integrated circuits, LEDs, and other optoelectronic devices continued to underpin consumption, while Chinese export controls encouraged cautious procurement and reinforced supply-security concerns across international markets.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, gallium prices are expected to remain firm in Asia and Europe due to supply concentration, while North American trends may stay stable, moderated by import arrangements and strategic stockpiles.
Gallium is a soft, silvery metal that does not occur freely in nature but is found in trace amounts in bauxite and zinc ores. It is primarily recovered as a by product of alumina refining, where it accumulates in Bayer process liquor and is later extracted and refined. The metal is essential in high technology applications due to its unique electronic and thermal properties.
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Gallium Production by: product of bauxite (alumina) refining through the Bayer process, where it dissolves into caustic liquor and is later concentrated and recovered. A smaller portion is recovered from zinc smelting residues. The recovery involves fractional precipitation, electrochemical deposition, and solvent extraction to produce refined gallium ready for high purity applications.
Gallium finds extensive use in semiconductors for devices such as GaAs and GaN chips, which power 5G communications, RF circuits, and LEDs. It is also used in photodetectors, laser diodes, and integrated circuits. In addition to electronics, gallium compounds serve in medical imaging and specialized alloys with low melting points.
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